Program: Associate of Science, concentration in Biology - San Antonio College

Apr 10, 2025

The Associate of Science, concentration in Biology provides students a broad foundation in preparation for professional careers in industry, government agencies, health care, and education. Students will be exposed to a solid foundation of scientific methodology and the fundamental principles of Biology. Students are encouraged to contact the institution to which they plan to transfer for specific requirements in Mathematics and the Sciences.

SAC Outcomes and Competencies

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours 60)

Mathematics (20) Core (4 credit hours)

MATH 2412 - Precalculus
MATH 2413 - Calculus I
*(MATH 1414 is a REQUIRED prerequisite for both MATH 2412 and CHEM 1411)

Natural Sciences (30) Core (8 credit hours)

BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I
BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II

Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core

Creative Arts (50) Core (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the Creative Arts (50) Core

American History (60) Core (6 credit hours)

Select 2 courses from the American History (60) Core

Government/Political Science (70) Core (6 credit hours)

Select 2 courses from the Government/Political Science (70) Core

Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core

Additional Communication (90) Core (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the following:
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication

Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core

Additional Requirements (15 credit hours)

CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II
Select 2 courses from the following:
BIOL 2416 - Genetics
BIOL 2421 - Microbiology for Science Majors
BIOL 2306 - Environmental Biology (Lecture)
CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry Lecture I and CHEM 2123 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Lecture II and CHEM 2125 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
PHYS 1401 - General Physics I
PHYS 1402 - General Physics II

Note:

Students pursuing an Associates of Science are strongly encouraged to take calculus. Students should check with the university to which they plan to transfer to ensure that appropriate courses are selected at Alamo Colleges that will apply to the baccalaureate degree.

*MATH 1414 is a REQUIRED prerequisite for both MATH 2412 and CHEM 1411

# Offered at other Alamo Colleges.

A course may be used only once to fulfill degree requirements.

The student is encouraged to carefully examine requirements at the transfer institution. Requirements vary from institution to institution and can change from one year to the next.

Program CIP: 26.0101

Major Code: BIOL